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Category Archives: 1880-1889
Pulpits and Personalities – The Shifting Sands of Time – Holy Trinity Church Erskineville
As the end of 2015 nears it is worth mentioning before the year is out the 135th anniversary of the formation of the parish of Holy Trinity Macdonaldtown in 1880, and the 130th anniversary of the opening of the Holy Trinity Church in Toogood … Continue reading
Illawarra Terrace – 36 to 40 Burren Street Erskineville
Illawarra Terrace (36 to 40 Burren Street) is located on the western side of Burren Street, about two-thirds of the way down towards Erskineville Road. The first time Illawarra Terrace appears in the Sands Directories is in 1884 – a comparison of … Continue reading
Azalea Cottage – 26 Rochford Street Erskineville
Azalea Cottage (26 Rochford Street) is located on the eastern side of Rochford Street (known as Toogood Street prior to 1910). References to Azalea Cottage appear in newspapers from 1882 onwards: Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 23 May 1882 Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday, … Continue reading
Excelsior Terrace 87-101 George Street Erskineville
Excelsior Terrace (87 to 101 George Street) is located on the western side of George Street, running south from the corner of Lambert Street. The terrace is comprised of a grocery store and seven residential terraces. The first reference to … Continue reading
Posted in 1880-1889, 1980-1989, George Street
Tagged Erskineville, Erskineville History, Inner West, Macdonaldtown, Terraces and houses
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Louisa Terrace – 31 to 43 Albert Street Erskineville
Louisa Terrace (31 to 43 Albert Street) is located on the south side of Albert Street, between John and Charles Streets. The terrace is comprised of a corner grocery store and six residential terraces, with the date on the parapet of … Continue reading
Posted in 1880-1889, Albert Street
Tagged Erskineville, Erskineville History, Inner West, Macdonaldtown
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